132: mutation

Luo Yu let out a roar, "Go to hell!"

As he spoke, the clothes on his body burst apart, and his physique expanded rapidly, reaching over a zhang in height. A deep red horn grew from the top of his head, with flashes of blood-colored light flickering upon it. His appearance was exceptionally fierce.

Zhou Longsheng was not flustered in the slightest. He sneered, "Hmph, you have the nerve to manifest such a mediocre Dao Body?"

No sooner had he spoken than Zhou Longsheng's figure instantly vanished. When he reappeared, he had already landed on a treetop, a pair of fleshy wings behind him flapping against the moonlight, looking much like a giant bat.

"What kind of Dao Body is that?"

Xu Sanyan knitted his brows and muttered to himself. It was his first time seeing a Dao Body that could fly.

Xiang Tan grabbed Xu Sanyan's hand and also looked up at the treetop. "It is the 'Heavenly Pivot Dao Foundation' from the 'Nine Turns Returning Spirit Scripture'. It can barely be considered a superior Dao Foundation. It is extremely fast and allows for flight. It can be exchanged for in the Affairs Hall, requiring 3,700 contribution points."

It can fly...

A trace of envy flashed in the depths of Xu Sanyan's eyes. Techniques that allowed for flight were few and far between, and each was incredibly valuable. However, flying consumed a tremendous amount of Qi, and even if ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators learned it, they would struggle to sustain flight for long.

Luo Yu's eyes flashed, and he roared, "Do it!"

Suddenly, Chi Yu and the other two quickly shook off their opponents. The three of them sat cross-legged close together and took a bundle of golden silk from their Storage Pouch.

With a wave of their hands, they cast it out. The golden silk condensed into a massive golden net in the air and headed straight to envelop Zhou Longsheng. It was extremely fast; to the naked eye, only a streak of golden light could be seen.

"Dragon Capturing Net?"

Zhou Longsheng was shocked. He flapped his fleshy wings to dodge rapidly, a look of panic on his face. Clearly, he recognized this item.

Luo Yu laughed wildly, "Hahaha... Since I knew you could fly, how could this Junior Brother not have prepared in advance? It is a pity, though. This treasure is called the Dragon Capturing Net, but you are not a real Dragon. It is truly a bit of a waste."

This treasure was expensive. Once bound, it was extremely difficult to break free—at the very least, Zhou Longsheng could not break free. However, it was damaged upon use and could not be used a second time. For today, Luo Yu had truly spared no expense.

"Zhang Sheng, hurry and interrupt them!" Zhou Longsheng shouted while dodging.

Luo Yu sneered. Having finally forced Zhou Longsheng into such a predicament, how could he easily let him break the situation? Therefore, he guarded the front of Chi Yu and the other two firmly.

Zhang Sheng was a rough-looking man. Hearing Zhou Longsheng's voice, he hesitated. He knew he was definitely no match for Luo Yu, but once Zhou Longsheng died, he would not escape death either.

Because he was Zhou Longsheng's confidant, Luo Yu would never let him go. He had no choice but to gamble.

"Fellow Junior Brothers, follow me and charge! If Senior Brother Zhou is defeated, none of us will escape death!"

After saying this, Zhang Sheng looked at the crowd, applying pressure.

Luo Yu knew exactly what he was planning, so he roared, "Fellow Junior Brothers, do not be afraid. We are all brothers of the same sect. I will not make things difficult for you; I only seek the lives of Zhou Longsheng and Zhang Sheng."

Once these words were spoken, the crowd hesitated even more.

Zhang Sheng gritted his teeth and rebuked, "You are all fools! A Saint only has five followers. If Luo Yu becomes the Saint, do you think those five spots will be chosen from among you? Don't forget, you are currently Senior Brother Zhou's people!"

The crowd's expressions turned solemn upon hearing this. It was indeed true. Even if they submitted to Luo Yu, he would likely order them to take on dangerous tasks first.

"Save Senior Brother Zhou!"

Someone hardened their heart and decided to take a gamble. If they saved Senior Brother Zhou now, when Zhou Longsheng achieved the status of Saint in the future, he would certainly remember their contribution.

There were also those who remained hesitant and wavering. If Senior Brother Zhou really died, those who tried to save him would likely not escape death either.

It is better to live as a coward than to die. Being able to live one more day was good.

The scene immediately descended into chaos. About a dozen people followed Zhang Sheng and rushed toward Chi Yu and the other two. Each person manifested their Dao Body, and their bizarre appearances made them look like a group of demons, imposing and awe-inspiring.

Luo Yu roared, "Follow me and stop them!"

Xu Sanyan remained unmoved, still dawdling and shadowboxing with Xiang Tan. Xiang Tan, however, felt some urgency. After all, she had betrayed Luo Yu. If Luo Yu ultimately won, she would certainly not escape death.

Xiang Tan looked at Xu Sanyan, begging in her tone, "Senior Brother Xu, if Senior Brother Luo wins, you must put in a good word for me. Once we get out, I will definitely repay you well. Anything you want, I will do."

Xu Sanyan wanted to tease her, so he feigned hesitation and said, "This Junior Brother is of low status and little influence; Senior Brother Luo might not listen."

The two of them dawdled while gradually moving away from the center of the battlefield, leaning toward the shadows. Later, they simply stopped pretending. Xu Sanyan hugged Xiang Tan's delicate body and pulled her into his arms.

Xiang Tan said, "As long as I can survive, you can do whatever you want with me in the future..."

Xu Sanyan listened to the sounds of fighting coming from afar and looked at the darkness in the depths.

"Fine, this Junior Brother will try his best..."

"Awooo!"

Before the words were finished, a heaven-shaking roar came from the depths of the darkness, followed by heavy footsteps, as if some ancient wild beast was rushing toward them.

Xu Sanyan's spirit jolted. He guessed that the battle here had attracted some kind of Demonic Beast.

Xiang Tan licked her lips and hid behind Xu Sanyan, her voice trembling but with a hint of excitement, "It seems to be... a Gold-Devouring Beast! Senior Brother Zhou might be saved!"

If this Demonic Beast was strong enough, it could disrupt the situation on the field. Once Chi Yu and the other two could no longer maintain the Dragon Capturing Net, Zhou Longsheng would have a chance to catch his breath, and the situation would be vastly different.

Xiang Tan's beautiful eyes shifted, her thoughts racing.

"Let's go, go see," Xu Sanyan hid sneakily behind a tree, looking at the situation on the field.

Luo Yu clearly heard the beast's roar as well. He could not help but feel anxious and roared at Chi Yu and the other two, "Hurry up!"

Chi Yu had suffering he could not voice. He also wanted to hurry, but that Zhou Longsheng's speed was too fast. Every time he was about to bind him, he would let him escape.

Zhang Sheng was overjoyed, looked up and laughed, "Hahahaha, Heaven helps me! Fellow Junior Brothers, what are you waiting for? Quickly assist me!"

The few who were wavering also quickly made up their minds and began to reinforce. Luo Yu's pressure immediately increased.

Originally, the number of Cultivators under Luo Yu was a few less than Zhou Longsheng's. Chi Yu and the other two mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators had to maintain the Dragon Capturing Net, Xu Sanyan was just putting on a show without putting in effort, and Xiang Tan was a traitor.

Moreover, Xiang Tan was not the only traitor. After the battle began, three more people betrayed him one after another, and two others were accidentally killed. All in all, Luo Yu only had ten people left by his side.

"Where is Senior Brother Xu?"

Luo Yu roared. Only now did he remember that he hadn't seen Xu Sanyan for a long time. In this situation, the combat power of a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator was precious.

Zhou Longsheng, who was dodging in a sorry state in the sky, had a pale face. Hearing the beast's roar, he could not help but reveal a look of joy.

It truly is Heaven helping me!

As the heavy footsteps gradually approached, a giant beast poked its head out from the dark forest.